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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,294.52, 232,242.68 and 92,843

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,294.52, 232,242.68 and 92,843 is: 128,121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,294.52 : 232,242.68 = 92,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,294.52/232,242.68 = 92,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,294.52x = 232,242.68 × 92,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,294.52x = 21,562,107,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,562,107,139.24/168,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,121.27

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